A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about what will be covered or how many people might benefit from this change.

Medicaid Coverage for Health-Related Social Needs

This bill requires Indiana's family and social services office to apply by October 1, 2026, for federal approval to expand Medicaid coverage to include health-related social needs.

What This Bill Does

• Requires the secretary of family and social services to apply for a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver before October 1, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who rely on Medicaid for healthcare coverage
• The office of the secretary of family and social services

Terms To Know

Medicaid

A government program that helps pay for medical care for certain people, like those with low income or disabilities.

Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver

Special permission from the federal government to test new ways of providing Medicaid benefits in a state.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what health-related social needs will be covered.
• It is unclear how many people will benefit from this change or when it might start if approved.

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
Medicaid coverage for health related social needs.

Current Bill Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.

Medicaid coverage for health related social needs.

Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply, not later than October 1, 2026, for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver to provide coverage for health related social needs.